bioplastic

[ bahy-oh-plas-tik ]

noun

1. plastic suitable for use as a biomaterial.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bioplastic¹

First recorded in 1980–85; bio- + plastic

Example Sentences

A lot of people right now are working to replace them with bioplastics.

From Time

For the more flexible pieces like plants and trees, LEGO recently moved to a renewable bioplastic derived from sugarcane that has a 20% lower carbon footprint per piece.

From Time

While some bioplastics can be recycled, they often have to be separated from petroleum-based plastics so they can be processed in a different way.

From Popular-Science

If you’ve been handed a piece of bioplastic, such as a to-go drink cup or a single-use bag, this level of diligence may not be possible.

From Popular-Science

The only way to know for sure how to properly dispose of bioplastic items is to carefully read the labels on their packaging and research your local recycling policies.

From Popular-Science

He recently received federal funding to research PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate), a bioplastic made through bacterial fermentation.

From The Daily Beast

The bioplastic spinners and weavers work as obediently for the one master-ego as the other.

From Project Gutenberg

Then the specimen was inverted and the matrix removed from the opposite side; this has not been covered with Bioplastic.

From Project Gutenberg